Model comparison
Lasko CT22850 vs CT22495 vs CT22498: heat levels, remote and fit
CT22850, CT22495 and CT22498 are 22-inch Lasko ceramic towers with three named heat settings, a remote, Auto Eco temperature control, oscillation and a 12-hour shutoff countdown. Their shared format can make them look interchangeable, but the exact model instructions differ in remote controls, batteries, child-lock documentation, dimensions and what the listing claims about room coverage. Choose by a feature you will use, not just the height or finish name.
At a glance
| Exact model | Documented distinction | Important limit |
|---|---|---|
| CT22850 Black | Auto Eco, three heat levels, included remote, automatic display dimming, and a listed 300-square-foot coverage claim. | Remote batteries are not included; the exact manual does not document child lock, Night Mode or beep mute. |
| CT22495 Black | Three heat levels, remote Night Mode and child-lock control are documented in its own listing/manual. | Its listing does not give a numeric room-coverage claim; lower-level wattages and sweep angle are not stated. |
| CT22498 Black/Silver | Remote beep mute and four display-brightness choices are documented, along with the child lock. | Its manual does not name CT22495’s Night Mode; no independent noise or room-heating comparison is available. |
Heat and thermostat controls
Each exact model’s manual identifies High, Medium and Low. The CT22850 product page gives a 900-to-1,500-watt range; the CT22495 and CT22498 pages give a 900-to-1,500-watt range too. The manuals do not map those endpoints or a specific wattage to each lower setting. Do not infer a savings figure from choosing Low or Medium.
The three manuals describe an Auto Eco temperature routine in which the heater responds to a room target, including a lower heat phase and a fan run-on after the heating element shuts off. Treat this as a separate automatic-control behavior, not a fan-only mode or another fixed power level. The exact manuals do not establish the same thermostat range or measured accuracy for each heater, and their digital temperature display is not an independent room test.
Different remotes and nighttime controls
All three listings include a physical remote, but the battery details differ. CT22850’s manual calls for two AAA batteries that are not included; CT22495 and CT22498 list their remote batteries as included. CT22495’s manual calls its remote function Night Mode. CT22498’s manual instead documents a Beep Mute button and four display-brightness choices. CT22850’s display dims automatically after ten seconds, but the exact manual does not document those sibling remote buttons. If you need a named control, match the specific model’s instructions rather than assuming the button moved to every similar-looking tower.
Body fit is not operating clearance
The product pages list CT22850 at 21.6 inches high, 7.1 inches wide and 7.9 inches deep; CT22495 and CT22498 are listed at 21.9 by 7 by 9 inches. Those body measurements can help you compare storage or furniture fit, not the clearance the heaters need while running. The manuals require a stable, level floor surface, at least three feet in front and one foot to each side and rear from combustible materials, and a direct 120-volt wall outlet. They prohibit extension cords and power strips, and they say not to leave the heater operating unattended. Their location restrictions include bathrooms and wet or damp rooms.
CT22850’s 300-square-foot figure is a manufacturer coverage claim, not an independent result that proves it heats a larger room better than the other two. The other two current listings do not supply the same numeric coverage statement. A missing number is not proof of lower ability, and a manufacturer area claim is not a guarantee for a drafty or poorly insulated room.
Which control matters to your routine?
- Choose CT22850 when three heat levels, Auto Eco, a 12-hour shutoff and automatic display dimming suit you; buy two AAA batteries for its remote and do not assume a child-lock or named Night Mode.
- Choose CT22495 when its dedicated remote Night Mode and documented child lock fit better than the CT22850 battery arrangement.
- Choose CT22498 when silencing button beeps and selecting display brightness are more useful than a specifically named Night Mode.
All three are fan-forced ceramic floor heaters with substantial clearance and outlet requirements. None of these feature lists establishes measured noise, room warm-up time, equal temperature throughout a room or unattended-use permission. Read the exact manual, measure the full operating space and compare the exact SKU before buying.
Review the individual CT22850, CT22495 and CT22498 assessments, along with Lasko’s CT22850 product page and CT22850 instruction manual.